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WA HB2093

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeremie Dufault

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Sales of precious metal bullion and monetized bullion are excluded from wholesale and retail sale classifications under Washington's business and occupation tax (Chapter 82.04 RCW)

  • Dealers selling precious metal bullion or monetized bullion are taxed only on commissions earned from customer transactions, not on the full sale price

  • Precious metal bullion includes smelted or refined gold, silver, platinum, rhodium, and palladium valued primarily by metal content rather than form

  • Monetized bullion covers coins or money made from precious metals used as legal tender, excluding items sold for jewelry or art manufacturing

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Reinstating the tax exemptions for the sale of precious metals and bullion.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Finance.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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